Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card vs RBL Bank Platinum Bonus SuperCard

• The Kotak UPI RuPay Credit Card is issued entirely in digital form. No physical card is provided
• Card details are automatically registered under the Credit Card section of Kotak Mobile Banking after issuance
• The card can be connected with supported UPI applications and used for eligible merchant payments after setting a UPI PIN
• It is designed primarily for merchant UPI transactions. Credit cards linked to UPI generally cannot be used for person-to-person transfers, cash withdrawals or other transactions restricted under RuPay and NPCI rules
• Cardholders earn 3 Kotak Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on eligible transactions
• Reward points can be earned on both qualifying UPI purchases and regular card transactions completed virtually
• Regular virtual-card spending includes eligible online, e-commerce and international transactions
• Under standard non-cash redemption options, every 1,000 reward points are worth Rs. 100. This means one reward point ordinarily provides a value of Rs. 0.10
• A minimum of 1,000 reward points is required for redemption against regular options such as products, vouchers, recharge, movies or travel
• With effect from June 1, 2025, cash redemption provides a lower value of Rs. 0.07 per reward point
• Cash redemption requires at least 2,000 reward points
• Reward points may be redeemed through Kotak Rewards for mobile recharges, products, brand vouchers, movies, travel and other options available in the rewards catalogue
• Utility payments earn points only on spending of up to Rs. 35,000 in a statement cycle. Utility spending above this limit does not earn reward points
• Reward points are not earned on rent, fuel, railway, wallet-loading, EMI, education or balance-transfer transactions
• Insurance, government payments and online skill-based gaming transactions are also excluded from earning reward points
• Spending in excluded categories does not count towards any applicable milestone benefit
• The card has no joining fee and no annual renewal fee, making it lifetime free without any minimum-spending requirement
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must already hold an eligible Kotak Bank credit card

* Spend Based Waiver: Spend Rs. 1,00,000 in a year and get waiver for Next year Annual Fee
* Convert your available cash limit into a Personal Loan for 3 months at no interest, once a year. A processing fee of 2.5% is applicable; min Rs. 500
* Unlimited interest-free withdrawal of available cash limit from all ATMs in India up to the billing date; maximum period of 50 Days. A processing fee of 2.5% is applicable; min Rs. 500
Please Note: W.e.f January 07, 2021, interest @1.16% per month would be applicable on Emergency Advance Facility on your SuperCard and no processing fee would be charged.

* Avail Welcome Gift Vouchers worth Rs. 6,000 on payment of joining fees and spends of Rs. 2,000 within 30 days of card issuance. Theres no welcome rewards given to First Year Free cards
* Avail 1,500 Reward Points on 4 transaction of Rs. 1,000 each per month 
* Get 5,000 Reward Points on crossing spend of Rs. 1,00,000 in a year 
* Instantly receive cash and pay back in installments with Dial for Cash program. One can also avail a pre-approved loan without blocking the credit limit of its Card. Get advantage of multiple tenure options
* Avail Split n Pay program and convert purchases of Rs. 3,000 or above into EMIs. Have convenience of paying EMIs at low interest rates at a nominal processing fee
* Use the facility of Transfer n Pay program to transfer outstanding from other bank’s Credit Cards to RBL Bank Platinum Bonus SuperCard at lower interest rates and convert it into EMIs
* The Xpress Cash is a unique feature which enables you to get instant loan within your credit limit. Pay it back in easy installments and enjoy a host of benefits like document free process and paperless money transfer
* With Cash Advance program, one can satisfy its short-term cash requirements. Avail credit-free period of up to 50 days as an added benefit
* Contactless Transactions: Tap the card and instantly in a convenient way make payments at retail outlets
* Purchase Limit: Using the tap & pay feature, make payments of up to Rs. 5000 at a time
* Global Acceptance
* Access the cash at any ATM in India or Overseas which displays MasterCard/Visa/Cirrus/Maestro sign
* The card is equipped with a PIN-based-EMV chip
* Zero Fraud Liability: If the Card gets lost or stolen, inform the bank

Pros

• Lifetime free with no joining or renewal fee
• Supports merchant UPI payments through compatible UPI apps
• Earns rewards on eligible UPI and regular card transactions
• Instantly accessible as a virtual card through Kotak Mobile Banking
• Reward points can be redeemed for vouchers, shopping, travel, movies and recharges

Cons

• Available only to existing Kotak credit-card holders
• No physical credit card is issued
• Low effective reward rate of approximately 0.30% on regular redemptions
• No rewards on fuel, rent, EMI, education, wallet loading and several other categories
• No complimentary lounge access or fuel-surcharge waiver

Pros
* Get 5,000 Reward Points on crossing spend of Rs. 1,00,000 in a year
* Rewards Hoon all spends
* Annual Rewards worth Rs. 8,750+

Cons
* No golf benefits
* No airmiles
* No airport lounge access